Overview

Migraine is a neurological syndrome characterized by altered bodily experiences, painful headaches, and nausea. It is a common condition which affects women more frequently than it does men.

The typical migraine headache is one-sided and pulsating, lasting 4 to 72 hours. Accompanying complaints are nausea and vomiting, and a heightened sensitivity to bright lights (photophobia) and noise (hyperacusis). Approximately one third of people who experience migraine get a preceding aura, in which a patient may sense a strange light or unpleasant smell. Patients often describe triggers they feel precipitate an episode of migraine, such as certain foods and beverages (like chocolate or alcohol), stress or menstruation. In some migraine types there are typical features but the headache remains absent, and in children abdominal pain may be a prominent feature.

Although the exact cause of migraine remains unknown, the most widespread theory is that it is a disorder of the serotonergic control system. Genetic factors may also contribute. Studies on twins show that genes have a 60 to 65% influence on the development of migraine. Fluctuating hormone levels show a relation to migraine in several ways: three quarters of adult migraine patients are female while migraine affects approximately equal numbers of boys and girls before puberty,[citation needed] and migraine is known to disappear during pregnancy in a substantial number of sufferers.

The treatment of migraine begins with simple painkillers for headache and anti-emetics for nausea, and avoidance of triggers if present. Specific anti-migraine drugs can be used to treat migraine. If the condition is severe and frequent enough, preventative drugs might be considered.

The word migraine is French in origin and comes from the Greek hemicrania, as does the Old English term megrim. Literally, hemicrania means "half (the) head".

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Water Ionizer - a health boost

Everybody wants to look younger, lose weight, detoxify themselves, eliminate their digestive problems, get rid of all chronic sickness and just simply be a perfect specimen of a human being. Is that possible? Of course it is.

Our bodies are basically made of water and it is needed in all internal processes of our body like digestion etc. It also helps in regulation blood circulation and detoxification of our body.

Alkaline water is the best and the healthiest option of all that is available in the world. Generally, bottled and distilled water is better than tap water. However, distilled water should be avoided as it is devoid of minerals and thus any health benefits.

Alkaline water is the best water for quite a few health reasons. A water ionizer works on tap water by purifying and alkalizing it.

Health benefits through a Water Ionizer
All food eventually turns to waste in our bodies. It is then eliminated through various excretion methods. In some cases, our bodies are not able to get rid of waste. There may be many reasons for this including stress, problems with the digestive system and bad dietary habits. Acid then builds up and turns into cholesterol, kidney stones and arterial plaque and also leads to diseases and premature aging. The acidic food intake then needs to be balanced through alkaline foods like fresh fruits and raw vegetables, green tea and alkaline water.

The pH scale is a measure of acidity or alkalinity in the body. 0 is purely acidic while 14 is purely alkaline in nature and 7 is neutral. We have alkaline reserves or buffers in our body which help in stabilizing the pH level in our blood to a constant level of 7.36 which is our regular blood pH level. Our alkaline reserves are basically bicarbonates that help in getting rid of acid in our body. If our body does not have enough bicarbonate, it can lead to health problems like premature aging, cholesterol etc.

The need for a Water Ionizer
A water ionizer can convert tap water to alkaline water and increases the amount of bicarbonates in it that can help get rid of acidic waste in the body. Alkaline water forms into smaller clusters of 5 or 6 molecules which are hexagonal in shape resulting in better absorption of the water molecules. Regular water like tap water forms larger clusters of 10 to 13 molecules which are difficult to absorb particularly of their irregular shape. Alkaline water has better absorption capability and thus provides more health benefits.

Alkaline water has even more benefits. It can help increase energy as it is rich in oxygen and can help provide oxygen to various parts of our body. Increased oxygen can have antioxidant properties helping in getting rid of free radicals.

Ionized water can help in treating several conditions like rashes, acne, blood pressure, burns, kidney stones, gout, dandruff and cold sores. Conditions like headaches, muscle pain, cancer and arthritis can also be treated through ionized water.

Water Ionizer - the way it works:
A water ionizer is a small appliance and connects to the kitchen faucet. When the water moves through the ionizer it is filtered through activated charcoal and then through platinum coated titanium electrodes. After this process, the water is separated into two, alkaline water which is ready to drink, and the acidic water which is good for washing hands, sterilization, treating wounds and insect bites.

A water ionizer can work on tap water and turn it into alkaline water with a high pH level which has antioxidant and anti aging properties helping in treating various medical conditions and diseases. Drinking more and more of this water can provide a multitude of health benefits


Autor: Abdullah Salim & Nedalee Ruiz

By Abdullah Salim and Nedalee Ruiz

Abdullah and Nedalee recommend Chanson Alkaline Water for more information on alkaline water. And Healing Water Machines for an impressive selection of water ionizers and unbiased ionizer reviews.
Copyright 2008 By Nedalee Ruiz.
Permission granted to reproduce in entirety only including links and author credits


Added: October 13, 2009
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